How much does a tutor make in Buffalo?
$44,230a year
Median yearly pay for tutors in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $21.26 an hour or $3,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.26
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $44,230Highest 10%: $83,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,380 | $15.57 | |
| Median | $44,230 | $21.26 | |
| 75th | $53,190 | $25.57 | |
| 90th | $83,200 | $40.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for tutors.
| Binghamton, NY | $62,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,030 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,730 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,280 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $46,780 |
| New York, NY | $46,550 |
| Ithaca, NY | $44,900 |
| Kingston, NY | $44,020 |
| Albany, NY | $42,760 |
| Utica, NY | $32,910 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,200 |
| Engineering Teacher | $128,900 |
| Social Work Teacher | $125,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $114,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $101,800 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,400 |
| History Teacher | $93,430 |
| Psychology Teacher | $93,160 |
| Middle School Teacher | $89,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tutor make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $21.26 ($44,230 a year).
Do tutors make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $44,230 against $43,350 nationally, 2% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,100, so Buffalo pays 6% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for tutor pay?
98 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a tutor make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.